Hotel Wage Requirement Likely Illegal, Say County Attorneys

The County Board passed a measure requiring wages well above minimum for a proposed hotel on County Grounds.

Sony's New Ultra HD TV (Sponsored)

Sony's new high-definition television shifts the focus from size to clarity. Sponsored by Sony.

New Alterra, BelAir Cantina Open Their Doors

Two new eateries in Wauwatosa and a Chicago rib joint opening up in Milwaukee top this week's look at the local foodie scene.

Indian Grocery Celebrates Opening of New, Much Larger Store

Community invited Sunday to Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting for state's oldest and largest Indian provisioner.

Hopes for Gas/Convenience Shop Almost on 'E'

The Community Development Committee recommended against the change to a Vliet Street location.

BelAir Cantina Tosa Opens Its Doors to North Avenue

It's taco time in East Tosa, as anticipated restaurant and lounge begins to serve its eclectisized Mexican fare.

New Tosa Alterra Café Opening Sunday

The new location at 6745 W. Wells St. will feature a fireplace, outdoor fire pit, roll-up garage doors, and serve beer.

Milwaukee Foodie News: Pizza in Just 2 Minutes and A Dunkin' Donuts on Highway 100

This week's edition of Patch's foodie column features news about Blaze Pizza, which uses special ovens to bake its pizzas in 120 seconds, opening its first location in the Milwaukee area.

Old Navy, Saks, Others Join Lineup of Stores Entering Mayfair Collection

A host of new stores are in the works for Wauwatosa's new retail center, including several that haven't been mentioned before.

Vino 100 Closing at the End of June; Farewell Party Planned

The franchise promotes "100 wines for $25 or less." Only one Wisconsin location remains.

Applebee's at Mayfair Set to Close

The Business Journal of Milwaukee reported that the company and Mayfair failed to come to a lease agreement.

Milwaukee Foodie News: Maxie's Hits the Streets; New Sushi Place in Waukesha County

14 Good Jobs That Don't Require a College Degree

Not every good job requires a four-year degree. Check out these industries that hire high school grads. Provided by Jobs at AOL.

Tosa's Med College World's 1st with Full Clinical Genome Sequencing

Typical patients can now have a complete genetic picture that could show rare disorders – or the potential for one – that otherwise could not be diagnosed.

Burglaries Hit 3 Village Businesses; a 4th Attempted

In possible inside job, three Harwood Avenue shops sharing the same building and a common back hallway are entered, only one by force, and nearby Niemann's Candies reports someone tried to pry its back door open.

Filament Studio Offers Bright New Ideas in the Village

Having specialized in lighting at Brookfield store, new Tosa Village shop adds furnishing and gifts to its lineup.

Is Whole Foods Coming to Wauwatosa?

Chain specializing in local and organic edibles may open a second Milwaukee-area store in Wauwatosa or Brookfield, Biz Times reports.

New Tapas Restaurant Coming; Calderone Club Opens Shorewood Location

This summer, the North Shore will be home to a new wine and tapas restaurant, while a popular Milwaukee pizza restaurant is opening a location in Shorewood. That tops this week's edition of "foodie" news from Patch.

Patch's New Site for Small Businesses Offers Tips, Info and More

The newly launched website provides practical advice and innovative ideas for those small business owners.

This Mayfair Arrest Is In the Bag, Out of the Bag

Probationer has a bundle of strange booty in his bindle that doesn't belong to him, but despite elegant police investigative work, he draws only a municipal citation.

Historic Commission Allows for Eschweiler Demos if School Falters

Panel approves two-part plan, giving Forest Exploration Center School time to raise funds to occupy historic buildings but pre-approving razing three of them if those funds don't materialize.

Mom Abandons Sick 4-Year-Old in Walgreens

Short of money for prescriptions, a mother leaves her sick child behind and tells police she'd rather have his hospitalization or death on Walgreens' head and not hers.

128-room Hotel Proposed for UWM Innovation Campus

The hotel would be built on 3.5-acre lot in the research campus.

Wauwatosa's Waterstone Bank Doubles 1st Quarter Profits

Waterstone Bank, a longtime Tosa bank, saw profits double in the first quarter of 2013 compared to the same quarter in 2012.

Olive Garden and Chick-fil-A a No-Go This Year, But New Rib Joint is Coming

Get caught up on the food scene in the Milwaukee area with Patch's newest feature. Here's the latest foodie news.

Restaurant Deals in the Wauwatosa Area on Restaurant.com

Looking for new restaurants to try during the weekend? Why not snatch a deal locally through Restaurant.com. Here are a number of restaurants within driving distance of Wauwatosa.

Stein's Grand Opening Includes Weekend Prizes

Who doesn't love fabulous prizes? Especially when they are about finally getting outdoors and dressing up that winter-tired landscape. Stein Gardens and Gifts is open, and Hawk's is still there to help.

Free George Webb Burgers if Brewers Win Next 3 Games

George Webb Restaurant is once again predicting a 12-game winning streak. If the Milwaukee Brewers make it, the restaurant will give away free burgers.

Born to Sell? Patch Wants to Talk to You

Patch is looking for an experienced sales rep to join our team. Think you've got what it takes? We'd like to hear from you.

Work Starts on Mayfair Collection; Summer 2014 Opening Planned

Shoppers won't know they're not in brand new stores, developer says as reconstruction commences on retail center built on the shell of vacated warehouses to house Nordstrom Rack and other retailers.

Wing Stop Pulls Out of East Tosa; DQ Might Stay

The DQ franchise was planning to close and Wing Stop was planning to come in. But now the latter is out, the former might still be in, and property owner is weighing his options.

The Poutine Is Served: All-New Shepherd's Open for Business

Former North Avenue sports bar transformed into a classy, North Woodsy, Quebecois kind of place, with art on the walls and game on the menu. Shepherd's is open now.

San Francisco Giants Caught '42' in Special Screening at Rosebud

World Series champs celebrate Jackie Robinson Day with popcorn and sodas at a private showing of '42' at Wauwatosa's neighborhood cinema.

Businesses Offering Tax Day Freebies 2013

Companies taking the sting out of tax time with freebies and discounts on Monday, April 15.

Medical College Ex-Researcher Indicted For Lying to FBI About Accessing Servers

Hua Jun Zhao was originally indicted for stealing an anti-cancer compound, but two new charges replace that one.

Caribou Coffee in Tosa Among Chain's Remains, But with a Name Change

With many stores closing – including one just on the Brookfield side of Tosa's boundary – the shop at Blue Mound and Hwy. 100 will remain open but as a Peet's Coffee and Tea store.

Free Birthday Deals Near Wauwatosa

Celebrate your birthday on a budget with these businesses in Wauwatosa and the surrounding communities.

Widening Tosa Village Streets Not Necessary, Some Business Owners Say

One village business owner thinks widening Harwood and Underwood Avenues to accommodate two-way traffic will take away the walkability of the neighborhood.

Pet Set, Part II: Bone Appetit Lets the Dogs In

Don't let your dog go to the dogs. There's a lot of love lost in bad pet food, and if you care about your pet, you'll feed it the way you'd want to eat.

Pet Set, Part I: Purr Tosa Is All Cats, All the Time

When a cat store and a dog store suddenly open next to one another, something wild is going on in Tosa. Today, it's the cats' meow.